Sõitme: Coast, cultural heritage and accommodation
Accommodation in Sõitme
Sõitme is shaped by its coastal reed belt and archaeological monuments. The area’s history is also reflected in its different names. For accommodation planning, there is specific information about the Jõekääru Holiday Centre: it has 15 cabins and 60 beds.
Sõitme at a glance
- The coastal reed belt is about 50 to 100 metres wide.
- Present-day Sõitme was formerly known as Taga-Sõitme.
- The Sõitme Kivikalme archaeological stone grave measures about 17 × 18 metres.
- The Jõekääru Holiday Centre has 15 cabins and 60 beds.
What shapes the coast and landscape of Sõitme?
The coastal reed belt is about 50 to 100 metres wide. It is therefore a defining feature of Sõitme’s coastal landscape.
The designated valuable traditional landscape is also part of the area’s character: the Vahtra, Kadaka and Pihlaka properties in Sõitme lie within this landscape area.
The Loo River tends to shift its riverbed at its mouth.
What archaeological and historical traces are there?
Sõitme is home to a state-protected archaeological stone grave. The Sõitme Kivikalme measures about 17 × 18 metres and rises approximately 1 metre above the surrounding ground at its centre. It is in satisfactory condition, but has not been maintained to date.
Another archaeological monument is the cult stone on the Kadaka property in Sõitme. Its registration number is 18428, and it has a 50-metre protection zone. The cult stone and the Sõitme Kivikalme are separate monuments, each with its own location and protection details.
The changing place names also help put the area’s history into context. Present-day Sõitme was formerly known as Taga-Sõitme. Historically, Taga- or Suur-Sõitme belonged to the Kolga manor. In the 1680s, historic Sõitme was recorded under the name Soitma, west of the Loo River and north of the Narva road.
What accommodation and travel information is useful?
The Jõekääru Holiday Centre in Sõitme has 15 cabins and 60 beds. This stated capacity can help when looking for accommodation in Sõitme.
The area’s road location is also relevant for travel: the planned area in Sõitme borders the Kuusalu–Leesi road, providing good access from Kuusalu and further afield.
If you would like to compare other destinations, you can also find Maardu, Salmistu, Hara, Tabasalu, Laagri, Rae, Keila and Jüri here.
FAQ
How wide is the coastal reed belt in Sõitme?
It is about 50 to 100 metres wide.
How large is the Sõitme Kivikalme stone grave?
It measures about 17 × 18 metres and rises approximately 1 metre above the surrounding ground at its centre.
How many cabins and beds does the Jõekääru Holiday Centre have?
The centre has 15 cabins and 60 beds.
For the broader travel overview: Harju.
